1 Maccabees 3:45 Common English Bible (CEB)

Jerusalem was desertedlike a wilderness.None of her children moved around.The sanctuary was trampled,and strangers held the elevated fortress.Gentiles lodged there.Joy was taken from Jacob.The flute and the harpwere no longer heard.

1 Maccabees 3

1 Maccabees 3:40-48